Nutritional Care Technician — Long-Term Care

Upstate Services Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan/401K

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Referral Bonus

Other Voluntary Services

Hands On Training and Career Dev

Job summary

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, NY seeks a Diet Technician to assess and plan nutritional care for residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. The role ensures quality food service and comprehensive nutritional care for all residents in a 513-bed skilled nursing facility.

The Diet Technician collaborates with multiple disciplines, manages time effectively, and uses computer skills to maintain records and reports, with emphasis on medical

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Dietetics required.
• Experience in long-term care or clinical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nutritional care per standards.
• Ensure quality food service and nutritional care for residents.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to meet residents' needs.
• Manage conflicts and coach staff and residents.
• Demonstrate strong listening and written communication skills.
• Utilize computer systems to maintain records and reports.
• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for long-term care residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Dietetics

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, NY seeks a Diet Technician to assess and plan nutritional care for residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. The role ensures quality food service and comprehensive nutritional care for all residents in a 513-bed skilled nursing facility.

The Diet Technician collaborates with multiple disciplines, manages time effectively, and uses computer skills to maintain records and reports, with emphasis on medical